Iq 8 Cross Process Ink Artifacts (Smudge) Rap - Xerox ColorQube 9303 Series Service Manual

IQ 8 Cross Process Ink Artifacts (Smudge) RAP

Use this RAP when the output has extra ink in localized areas in the cross process direction,
Figure 1.
Ensure IQ 1 Image Quality Entry RAP is performed before starting this RAP.
Figure 1 Cross process ink artifacts
Image Quality
IQ 8
Procedure
Ensure that the electricity to the machine is switched off while performing tasks that do
not need electricity. Refer to
death or injury. Moving parts can cause injury.
Take care during this procedure. The stripper blade is very sharp and can cause injury.
Do not clean the stripper blade. The stripper blade is very sharp and can cause injury. If
the stripper blade is dirty a new blade must be installed.
Take care during this procedure. Sharp edges may be present that can cause injury.
Open the stripper gate, GP 31. Inspect the drum stripper blade for ink accumulation.
NOTE: Occasionally, the combination of rough media, a high coverage image, and a long print
job creates a condition where stripper blade ink accumulation is unavoidable. Advise the cus-
tomer to consider changing to smoother media.
Print three copies of TP 4 Yellow Solid Fill Test Pages
good.
Y N
Press the Machine Status button select the Fault tab on the UI and enter Current Mes-
sages. Check if the message 'Cleaning unit life extended, image may be impacted' is dis-
played. A different message is displayed.
Y N
Install a new cleaning unit,
Open the front door and remove the inner cover. Enter
exerciser. While this is running, check that the cleaning unit blade and roller are making
contact with the drum. The cleaning unit blade and roller are making contact with
the drum.
Y N
Check the front cam,
94.10 Item 23 and the cleaning unit motor,
good.
Y N
Install new components as necessary.
Perform dC969
Test Pages (TP 2 to TP
Y N
Install a new stripper blade assembly
Perform SCP 5
Perform SCP 5 Final Actions.
Print TP 14 Drum Stripper Blade Test Print. The stripper blade releases between the
35 mm and the 50 mm mark.
Y N
Install a new stripper blade solenoid,
A B
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WARNING
GP 14. Disconnect the power cord. Electricity can cause
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
(TP 2 to TP 10). The test pages are
PL 94.10 Item 21.
dC959 and run the slow speed
PL 94.10 Item 9, rear cam, PL 94.10 Item
PL 94.10 Item 24
Clean Ink Smears. Print three copies of TP 4 Yellow Solid Fill
10). The test pages are good.
PL 10.12 Item
Final Actions.
PL 10.10 Item 3.
ColorQube® 9303 Family
13, drive gear, PL
The components are
3.